M. Ward plays sharp, dynamic set at Page Auditorium

Singer songwriter M. Ward brought the tour in support of his latest album A Wasteland Companion to Page Auditorium at Duke last night and the crowd was treated to a dynamic set showcasing his new music as well as his fantastic catalog.

Ward, backed by a trio of musicians, started things mellow with "Post-War," "Clean Slate" and "Watch the Show," each of which showcased his gravely baritone voice

Win tickets to M. Ward at Page Auditorium

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Singer-songwriter M. Ward released his critically acclaimed new album A Wasteland Companion in April and has been touring the country bringing the new songs to the masses. The tour will stop at Page Auditorium on Duke's campus on Tuesday, May 15.

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Album Review: M. Ward - A Wasteland Companion

Had M. Ward recorded an album titled A Wasteland, listeners wouldn’t have thought twice. Another melancholy record from folk’s most loved loners. Instead, M. Ward created A Wasteland Companion and that third word makes all the difference.

“When I was a younger man I thought that pain and defeat would last forever, but now I don’t know what it would take to make my heart back down ” Ward reveals